Common Ground - The Cindy Nord Center for Renewal

06/14/2026

We are so excited to make those summer camp memories! Camp kicks off Monday. There’s still time to join us for weeks 2-7!

06/12/2026

Thank you so much to this group of hard working volunteers with Rea! They spent hours in our raised flower beds and around the property, pulling weeds, planting perennials, mulching and more. We are so grateful for their hard work and giving spirit.

If you have a group that is interested in volunteer projects, we are a 501c3 nonprofit and we welcome you. Call us at 440-965-5551 or email us at [email protected]

06/03/2026

A huge thank you to the team from KeyBank for spending their afternoon volunteering with us yesterday! They tackled several much-needed landscaping projects. We are so grateful for community partners who invest their time and talents to give back and make a positive impact.

If you are interested in bringing your group to volunteer at Common Ground contact us at [email protected].

05/28/2026

What a fun day with our friends at Bellwether Farm! Thank you for the privilege of working with your team.

05/27/2026

Looking for a summer job that makes a difference? 🌲☀️

Common Ground is hiring a Teen Leadership Camp Counselor for Summer 2026!

If you love mentoring teens, building confidence, leading outdoor adventures, and helping young people grow into leaders, this could be the perfect summer job for you.

Our Teen Leadership Camp works with ages 14–15 through:
• Leadership workshops
• Team-building challenges
• Service projects
• Outdoor adventures
• Nature-based learning
• Creative expression and reflection

We’re looking for positive role models who are ready to encourage, inspire, and have fun outdoors all summer long.

📍 Oberlin, OH
🗓 June 8 – August 15, 2026
⏰ Monday–Friday | 8am–4pm
💲 $13–15/hour during camp season

Spend your summer making memories, building leaders, and creating meaningful impact in the outdoors.

Apply today at Common Ground!
https://commongroundcenter.org/careers/

05/21/2026

We had a great time working with the students at Lorain County JVS!

05/20/2026

Richard Louv reminds us in his book Last Child in the Woods that children need regular contact with nature for healthy development.

At Earth Camp, that idea is the whole foundation of our days.

We trade scrolling for searching, tapping for climbing, and indoor routines for outdoor discovery. And what we see every time? Kids come alive in ways screens can’t replicate. 🌞

👉 https://commongroundcenter.org/earth-camp/

05/15/2026

Getting to camp shouldn’t be a barrier to outdoor adventure. 🌲☀️

To help make Summer Camp more accessible for families, Common Ground offers low-cost busing options from Elyria, Oberlin, and Lorain!

Our goal is to transport campers to and from camp each day so they can enjoy screen-free fun, friendships, nature exploration, and unforgettable summer memories.

🚌 Daily bus routes include stops in:
• Elyria
• Oberlin
• Lorain

Learn more on our Parent Resource Page:

Hello Camp Families! We are so excited for another season of summer camps at Common Ground! This page is dedicated to providing you with as much information as possible to help your family prepare for your child’s camp adventure. Please review it all. If you have any questions, kindly reach out to...

05/13/2026

Time outdoors builds curiosity, confidence, and resilience in kids, and we see it every single day at Earth Camp.

From forest trails to open fields, kids aren’t just playing. They’re learning how to pay attention to the world around them.

And once that connection clicks, it sticks. 🌱

Give them a summer that shapes more than their schedule.
👉 https://commongroundcenter.org/summer-camps/